Rare Nepalese Bronze Standing Figure of Avalokitesvara
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A rare Nepalese bronze standing figure of Avalokitesvara, 10th-11th century, finely cast in tribhanga with a sensuous curved body, the hair in a high chignon behind the three-point Crown, a mandorla behind the head, very well patinated, 26.5 cm high. Reference: see Von Shroeder, Buddhist sculptures in Tibet, India and Nepal, vol. 1, 2001, cat. No. 159 C, D && E, p. 497, also cat. No. 16Oa, p. 498 for very similar examples. Provenance: Carlo Cristi, 6/7/2006, invoice number: 02-06
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- Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.
The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.
It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
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